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__NOTOC__ Malin to Mizen most commonly refers to a journey from Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly point in County Donegal) to Mizen Head in County Cork (commonly thought to be Ireland's most southerly point, although nearby Brow Head is approximately 9 metres further south). The journey is most often attempted by cyclists and walkers as a challenge route with the goal of raising money for charities. As the crow flies, the two points are apart. The shortest road distance from Malin to Mizen is approximately . The distance of the routes commonly taken have been reported as between 644 and 715 km (400 and 444 miles).〔(【引用サイトリンク】author=Mizen Malin Organisation )〕 〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mines man takes part in awareness cycle for disabled ) 〕 ==Cycling== A record cycling time of 19 hours 3 mins was set in 1993 by Alex Barry. However, the route is most commonly completed in around 5–6 days by cyclists. 〔(【引用サイトリンク】 author=www.mizen2malin.ie )〕 The charity Marie Curie Cancer Care uses the route as a fundraising opportunity and provides logistical support for cyclists who are able to raise a minimum sponsorship amount and pay a registration fee.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Malin Head to Mizen Head Cycle Challenge )〕 In July 2014, 26 members of the Over The Hill Cycling Club from Watergrasshill in County Cork completed the cycle from Mizen Head to Malin Head in 23 hours ( 21:16:15 moving time). The cycle was organised to raise funds for Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide. CLIC Sargent, the children and young peoples cancer charity, also holds a Malin to Mizen cycle challenge,〔http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/event/malin-mizen-cycle〕 as does the Neurofibromatosis Association of Ireland, where again logistical support and accommodation are provided for cyclists who raise a minimum sponsorship amount. 〔http://www.nfaireland.ie/index.html〕 Between 3–5 August 2012, Irish Ultra-Distance Cyclist Ricky Geoghegan became the first person to cycle non-stop from Malin Head to Mizen Head and back to Malin Head on a route of 773.2 miles, setting an Ultra Marathon Cycling Association Record (UMCA) with a time of 2 days, 7 hours, and 37 minutes. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Malin to Mizen」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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